NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 22, 2026Miami-Dade
Donald Trump asks federal court to block BBC request for family testimony in defamation lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion urging a federal judge to deny the BBC's request to compel testimony and document production from three of his family members. This request is part of an ongoing $10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against the British broadcaster.
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The court's decision on this motion will determine whether members of the Trump family must provide evidence in a high-stakes legal battle involving a $10 billion claim against a major international media organization.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump is the plaintiff in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
- The BBC has requested court assistance to secure testimony and documents from three of Donald Trump's family members.
- Donald Trump has formally asked a federal judge to reject the BBC's request for this family evidence.